8/25/2025 with my daughtwr Food FOOD Everything we ordered were delicious, tasty and flavorful. We had the chicken curry, oxtail soup, and shrimp SERVICE Fast, efficient, friendly and prompt in getting our order on a timely manner AMBIANCE Was lively, family oriented environment. The place was filled with family and all the tables were packed. read more

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The people that work there are always so kind and caring with everything they do to serve their community and customers. I love seeing that at any moment that the owner has time to speak with her customers, she comes out and makes sure they're doing well and if there's anything that she can do for them. This is me and my husbands 2nd time going there and we love how caring they are no matter how long our order takes. I would definitely take the time to drive 15 minutes to go eat pho here no matter how much closer there's one closer to home. The food is amazing!! I could never want to go anywhere else. Funny to say, any time that I go anywhere else now, I feel terrible for skipping on Pho J. The feel of the restaurant when we walk in is so heart warming. read more

I thought I had written an original review which clearly I did not- originally this place was a 5 star for me. Moving down south from Seattle, I wanted to find a pho spot that could be my go to and this was the spot for me. The food was great, service was top tier, very mom and pop shop but more modern and I loved it. I probably go here multiple times in a month, sometimes a couple of times in a week especially when it's cold and rainy. However, I went there a few times recently and I was sad at how the service has been lately. I'm not sure if there's new hires as I haven't seen the same girls that usually work there in a long time...the more recent waiters seemed to not know what was available on their drinks menu and did not offer to go and check, our table was met with dumbfounded looks and no follow up. On one of the days, I had ordered my usual order, and was left waiting while all the other tables who entered and ordered after me were served immediately. I had put in my order around 7:15p and did not receive my food until 7:52p. I was not checked on until I had to get up from my table and go check on my order, then it was like I was getting checked on too many times. When I had asked what happened, the waiter told me they forgot, I'm not sure who dropped the ball there. I had asked if I was going to get a discount or get comped, something, and all I was told was, "it's not my decision." The staff seemed more interested in catering to a table with a family, it seemed like they may have known them personally as a member from the table continuously got up to talk to the staff and even walked back into the kitchen multiple times, and grabbing his own to go boxes. As much as I love this place, I will not be returning. read more

Pho J - Vietnamese Near Me - Auburn, Washington

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One evening my daughter was craving pho and suggested we try this place. I'm glad we did because I think we've found a hidden gem near the Outlet Collection. We all enjoyed the dishes we ordered from the oxtail pho to the bbq fried rice. Although we got there near closing time, our server was still welcoming and accommodating to us. Family friendly and lots of great seating, even for a family of six. read more

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Small restaurants by the outlet in Auburn- definitely a mom and pops type restaurant. We came in and it was pretty busy with a few tables waiting to get orders taken. They only had 2 people working and tried to be as quick as they could. Food was delicious. Pho came out in a piping hot stone pot (more expensive than the regular pho) $23.99. Broth was flavorful and the short ribs was so tender it just fell off the bones. The combo rice dish had egg roll, egg, chicken, short rib and pork chop. read more

Pho J - R4. Saigon Combo Rice Dish / Cơm Saigon Dặc Biệt - Vietnamese Near Me - Auburn, Washington

Improvements have been made in the presentation of the food. Bowls are bigger! It can get pretty busy but turn around is quick. The customers bring their own ambiance. We dined and chatted and was left til we got up to pay for our meals. Customer services could always improve. They offer happy hour 3-6pm read more

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best banh mi sandwiches in Auburn, they have the perfect amount of jalapeño, cilantro to meat plus they have the hot stone pho bowl. read more

Pho J - spring roll - Vietnamese Near Me - Auburn, Washington

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There's a small aquarium in the entrance with a few fish! The service was fast and friendly. The atmosphere was a typical pho restaurant. We got spring rolls, banh mi and beef ribs pho. Spring roll: Wished the shrimp in the spring roll was a bit thicker and less dry but it was fresh and good app to start with. Banh mi: the pork was tender and well seasoned. The bread was super fresh and smelled/tasted good. Wished there were a bit more veggies. I dipped the banh mi in the pho soup and it was *chefs kiss*! Pho: the ribs were a esthetically pleasing with two big bones in the soup but the meat was dry, hard to chew, and hard to take the meat off from the bones. It wasn't "fall off the bones" meat. The soup flavor was great! It had all the spices. read more

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We ordered from there for the first time the other day. Was disappointed. The Vietnamese sandwich was dry. I had their fish and chips. The fries were a little oily and the fish was mushy and not much flavor.still want to try their pho. I deliver food and I deliver a lot from this restaurant. And when I go in to pickup the place is always packed. So there has to be something there. read more

If you guys are ever in the Auburn area this is the pho place yall need to try! Like they are consistent and like one of the hands down best pho place! Their bún bó huẽ is legit! And their vermicelli bowl BOMB! Service is good and ambiance lots of seating. The shrimp toast so good here too. The dessert is okay but everything sooo good! read more

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We went to eat here because heard it was good and you can order beef bone with the pho. The place was packed but we were able to get the seat right away. It didn't take long to get the pho and beef bone. The beef bone was charged extra. The pho was very tasty but they ran out of bean sprouts. Beef bone was too chewy. It's hard to eat if you don't cut it first. They have a knife at the table but it's very dull. Bring your own knife if you want to eat the beef bone!! The reason for the 3 star was because no bean sprout, and beef bone was chewy otherwise it would have been a 4 star. But I had to say the pho soup was one of the best I have eaten. read more

Pho J - Pho Dac 13. Saigon Combination Rare Steak, Brisket, Meatballs Tendon and Tripe / Phở Đặc Biệt Saigon - Vietnamese Near Me - Auburn, Washington

Just moved back to the Seattle area from the east coast (finally!) came here with my family for some good food. From the moment we walked in, our server was incredibly friendly, helpful, and outgoing. Great food too; I had a chicken banh mi and some ph Good vibes. Chill atmosphere and dudes behind the counter read more

Came in on a Wednesday night with family for dinner and we were invited to sit wherever we wanted. There was only one other party seated inside so we had many tables to choose from! The server took our order and honestly the food came out quick. Our order consisted of two vermicelli bowls, and three bowls of pho (two being short rib & steak). Portion sizes were generous and everything was pretty tasty. Our table also ordered two of the powder smoothies. I personally wasn't a fan, but my husband and sister in law enjoyed them as it was a nostalgic little treat. We happened to be eating near closing time and the server was nice enough to start cleaning our table (she was super nice about it and didn't make us feel rushed) before we realized that they would be closing up soon. Overall, a solid spot for pho if you're in the area and craving it! read more

Pho J - Chicken N3. Grilled Chicken with Vermicelli - Vietnamese Near Me - Auburn, Washington

My boyfriend and I stopped here after shopping and were craving some phõ. We came in and it was packed and busy, almost all of the tables were full or had old dishes on them. We got seated after waiting a while. We had put in our order for pork egg rolls, seafood phõ, and a rare steak and brisket phõ. It took us a while to order our food when we were ready and once we ordered there was a big group of 10 people that had came in and we were sitting at a 4 seat table. My boyfriend and I told the wait that we could move to another table that was clear to make it easier for them to combine tables and move in this group. We waited a while for our food and sometimes noticed that other people were being turned away because of how back up and busy they were. We eventually got our food about an hour in, and to our surprise the food was amazing! It felt like the wait was worth it for us. Both of the phõ were delicious and had so much flavor, not too much fat or oil. Lots of noodles and meat. I'd give it full stars if the service wasn't so unorganized. read more

Pho J - Egg rolls, seafood phõ, and Rare Steak and Brisket - Vietnamese Near Me - Auburn, Washington

Ms J got this place on lock!!! Never go wrong with what you order, portions are great. She'll sure you got what you wanted, place gets busy which shows the value of the menu. Haven't hit a bad experience (knock on wood) place overall is nice and clean. read more

Pho J - Make sure nothing goes to waste!!!! - Vietnamese Near Me - Auburn, Washington

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Everything was good, tried the pho with short rib and the sausage spring roll, soooo good. The broth is to die for. I would recommend this place 100% read more

Pho J - R3. Grilled Beef Short Ribs / Cơm Sườn Bò Nướng - Vietnamese Near Me - Auburn, Washington

Second review here, and I'm sad to report that our favorite thing to order (Sizzling Beef Bahn Mi) was dry and over cooked, almost like leftover beef. We.alao decided to try the curry, huge mistake. It was bland and the chicken dry, even though it was in a soup. Our waitress acted like she didn't understand us. We had to ask twice for sweet chili sauce and three times for and extra bowl. We have been here many times and always loved the food. I'm hoping today was just an off day, because the memory of deliciousness still lingers in our mind. So yes we will try again some other time, and hope it's much better than today read more

When we arrived, we were a little put off seeing that a lot of the tables were empty and not bussed or cleaned off, but was greeted nicely and the waiter cleared/cleaned a table for us and they eventually cleaned off the rest of the tables. Good thing because the dinner rush started to come in. We ordered the beef rib pho and large P9-brisket and tendon pho. Both had very good tasting broth. Lots of nice pieces of brisket and tendon. The beef rib pho came with two large rib bones! If we are in the Auburn, we would come back. read more

Pho J - Beef rib pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Auburn, Washington

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Went to Pho J for their beef rib pho which I have had before and was good. This time I had the beef rib pho, it was just ordinary beef pho broth not the rich umami rib pho broth that I had previously. When I inquired about the lack of rich full taste and that it tasted just like a regular bowl of beef pho broth, I was informed by the waitress that it was just regular beef pho broth and the only difference was the selection of meat... I asked if the oxtail pho was the same and she said yes. Now, if I hadn't had the beef rib pho before I might believe her but I had it before and I know it wasn't just regular beef pho broth...And, if I had known they changed the way they serve this dish I wouldn't have ordered this $20 bowl of pho. It's not worth it...totally disappointing . read more

The server was very nice, but I could have used a water refill. She was just a little busy I suppose. I ordered chicken curry, but was brought beef. I just went ahead and ate the beef cuz I don't like making a fuss. I asked for veggies instead of potatoes though, so maybe she just got confused. My fault for changing everything up. At least they were very accommodating with my requests. I like when tables have everything you need at the table. The chilli sauce was good. read more

Pho J - Beef curry - Vietnamese Near Me - Auburn, Washington

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I went here with a friend on a Saturday night around 6:30pm to almost a full house. The inside feels pretty casual, as in it's brightly lit and has tables and seats that can seat mostly groups of 2 or more, and it can be noisy. Their menu is typical for a Vietnamese restaurant around the state, with pho and rice dishes among other things. I specifically came here with my friend to try their hot stone pho, which was the highly recommended dish and the one that caught my interest. When it came out, the soup was boiling pretty hard, and it stayed at a very hot temperature for at least half an hour; pretty much more than enough time for me to finish the dish, and just the way I prefer my pho. The portion of noodles and just the stone bowl overall was quite small, so I ordered a side of extra noodles to go along with it which ended up being more than enough after also ordering some Thai tea. Otherwise, they provide everything from the raw meat to the basil, mint leaves, bean sprouts, onions and lime on the side. Soup is very flavorful and the noodles fit right in with them especially after adding everything in. Beef and beef tripes were tender and easy to chew on. Servers were very attentive and reminded us to be careful with the really hot stone pot after putting the dish on our table. Our dishes didn't take very long to come out either considering some other reviews I've read on here on long wait times. The hot stone pho is on the pricier side compared to their other pho dishes, so I might go for their Pho Dac Biet Saigon the next time I come here. read more

Pho J - Menu (hot stone pho promo) - Vietnamese Near Me - Auburn, Washington

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#13 Pho with generous amount of tripe, steak, meatballs, tendon was my lunch today. A very friendly staff brought me a bowl of fragrant and very good tasting pho. A little bit of hoisin sauce and a dash of house red chili oil did the trick for me. Pho comes in large or small bowl. I was full after finishing the small bowl read more

Great pho broth tasted great. The only reason why this wasn't a 5 star is the place is small (holds about 40-50). So, I would say get there early. read more

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Expect to wait 30min before you get the food you ordered (on a weekend) as the kitchen is quite slow. However they serve a pretty good sup and very reasonable at $13.99 for a small bowl of pho. P9 phone brisket and tendon - they didn't skimp on the tendon and it seemed like well cooked quality meats. Shreddy but not dry brisket! Kick it up an extra notch with the lemongrass chili crisp they have on the table (for the chili crisp connoisseurs out there) Hubs said the Bun Bo Hue was one of the better ones in the Seattle area. Recommend adding in the extra lemongrass fish/shrimp paste they give you on the side for some extra funk. read more

Pho J - Lemongrassy chili crisp - Vietnamese Near Me - Auburn, Washington

This hit the spot in a very specific, comforting way. It is exactly the kind of meal that makes a gray day feel less rude, and it has that quality where you tell yourself you will order something different next time and then absolutely do not. Sometimes the right order is the right order. Worth going back to for that exact reason. read more

This is my favorite pho shop in Auburn. I have been eating here for 23 years and seen many changes and different owners. The owner now is such a sweet woman. Works hard and short staff but she still makes sure she serves quality food and I love her pho read more

Although the place is small, but the Pho is awesome! The staffs are nice. You just need little patient with them.

I saw the hot pot pho on Instagram and was very interested in trying this place out. My only issue is that I saw the rating and reviews for this place wasn't interested at first as it seems this place doesn't seem to be the most efficient in terms of service and cleanliness. However, I realized I should still try it out to determine for myself. Plus it was close to a spot we were visiting anyways. My boyfriend and I entered which triggered a little bell sound to indicate that guests received. We saw a huge fish tank with gorgeous fish and a sign that said to please wait to be seated. We stood there for a bit and waited for someone to direct us. One of the staff members who was eating looked at us and gestured to sit but it was hard to tell as they had their mouth full of food. It was then that the waiter/cashier came out and told us to sit anywhere we'd like. The music playing was very serene and peaceful which fit with the overall vibe of the place as they very modern and minimalistic decor. I like that they had menus already at tables, but there was no hot pot pho menu on most of the tables. I peered over to the big table and it was the only table that had it so I grabbed as I wanted to order that. For the hot pot pho, your choices of meat seem to oxtails or short rib. I didn't want either as it was an extra charge so I went with the combination meat instead as another Yelper did that. My boyfriend got the combination pho and I also got a side order of spring rolls as they were the cheapest I have ever seen. The shrimp rolls as massive but I feel the execution of how it was rolled was flawed as I never had issues of having the ingredients fall out ever. The look didn't seem as neat as other places. We received the beansprouts, basil, limes, and jalapenos but it didn't seem like a lot so I asked for more beansprouts which was the perfect amount. After a few minutes, we received our food which was exciting. The waiter dropped off a little piece of paper that just basically warned the dangers of how hot the pot was and how to properly enjoy the hot pot pho. Luckily, I'm a Korean and I'm very familiar with how hot stone pots work. The portions seemed pretty good as well as the amount of meats. As I was putting in the meats, one of my tendons had what looked like an eyelash (not mine cause it was already on it and I didn't touch the meat plate until I received my pho) and I was ready to flag down our waiter but I didn't see him for quite some time after he delivered our meals. It was unfortunate and I just took the eye lash off and did a quick check to see if anything else was off. The food was delicious though and that was very reassuring. The broth for the hot pot pho was different compared to their regular pho which I'm not sure if that's supposed to be normal? But both broths tasted very hearty and comforting. The price you pay for the pho is justified as the noodle portion, meats and vegetables are generous. The chili oil that they have is also fantastic and not just generic hot chili oil, it definitely has either a homemade taste to it or a better brand. The waiter did fill our water once when he noticed my boyfriend's glass was half empty but that was before our food arrived. He checked on us once more after my boyfriend was almost done with his food and I was still enjoying my food. Then we never saw him stop by or ask if we needed containers as I was still eating while my boyfriend was paying. Now, as my boyfriend went to go pay and apparently accidently tipped too much as the waiter noticed that he gave more than $20. I appreciate that the employee did notice it and asked if that's the correct amount. He went to report to the manager whom I presume is also the main chef and she helped change the tip amount. Other businesses would probably not have said anything or assume that's okay, but at least this restaurant is honest and not crooks. We will consider returning but next time I see something off, I will definitely be reporting it. read more

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Pho J is amazing! Super flavorful broth, fresh ingredients, and fast, friendly service. One of the best pho spots around! read more

Hubby move his warehouse away from Auburn ( so sad). So it's sat and we came from Tacoma to eat here!! A11 fresh rolls delish. We split. I'm having N4 the Viet salad with pork skewers and egg rolls. Hot outside today so no soup for me. Hubby ordered Viet beef Stew. I'll have to see that! Sounds yummy. They do have Hot Pot now too! It was a busy day for her and one server. She is very sweet but doesn't speak a lot of English. But enuf to get the job done. Don't ask too many questions tho hehe. Our food came out and as usual looked perfect. His stew came with a chili pepper flake/ pepper dish, bean sprouts with basil, lime. The owner kindly explains how to use the spices in your dish too. That's always the extra mile. She wants u to enjoy the food at the fullest! Love that about her! I did have to get a togo box. Whew it's always over enuf food! So ! read more

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I highly recommend this gem to anyone looking to enjoy some good Vietnamese cuisine. I can't wait to return and explore more of their menu. The customer service was very personable. read more

The pho is delicious here and the service is outstanding! Very ma and pa type of restaurant. A really nice restaurant with great energy

Helen was excellent, she was nice and friendly. They forgot the pork spring rolls but when we told Helen it came out right away. Food was hot and delicious and the fried rice was good. Didn't get a chance to take a picture of the food because my family was hungry. Very busy but with only Helen and one other person working the front, they are doing a good job. We will definitely be back! read more

I ordered the Steak and Tendon pho and a drink. The pho's broth is very authentic and has just the right flavor. The noodles are chewy, which is fine, but they were stuck together. I wish they had stirred them before putting them in the bowl. It was hard to separate them in such a small bowl. I also ordered a drink, but they forgot to make it. I would still go back because they have a very good pho broth, and I like the owner--she was very nice when she explained how she prepares the dishes during my first visit. However, I think the service needs to be a bit better. read more

A little hidden gem near the premium outlet. Came in and was seated promptly. Waitress is very attentive. I wanted to see what is this stone pot pho experience is all about. They give you instructions on how to eat your pho!! Everything nicely display and it's delicious. Average in noise level. I heard another secret menu that's really good is their tamarind chicken wing. I gotta try that next time I stop by. Definitely coming back. Owners came out to greet each table to see how each customers were doing. read more

had high hopes considering the place was full and i get with a smaller location is to be expected but almost an hr for a sandwich spring roll and yakisoba is a bit exsessive if u ask me. to top it off the order was wrong gave me all the wrong meat asked for shrimp and got beef read more

Wanted to try out their hot stone pho, so we stopped by on the way home. The prices here are pretty reasonable and the quantity is of good size. I decided to add the rib option to my pho. I liked that the meat fell off the bone, but I had most of the chewier parts. I also liked them bringing out the beef rare for me to cook myself. The flavor of the pho was good. We also ordered the Hu Tieu. It looked promising, but the clear noodles that came with it were chewy than expected. They do have some other items that I would like to try if I am back in that area. read more

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The Pho was excellent! Had it to go and was packaged well, everything was separate and easy to cook at home. A few more condiments ie sauces would have been even better! Will go back! read more

A first timer to this Vietnamese restaurant to dine in.... When you walk in, you're instantly met with a large fish tank that's right in your face! Who the heck puts a fish tank right in front of the entrance/exit?!? It's dirty as hell and barely any fish in there to begin with! The layout of the inside is perplexing to say the least. The bus person can't even fit through the tiny aisles and can't get the cart through the cash register area and the vending machine! Whomever created this and designed this weren't thinking straight at all! LOL. I believe we waited about 10 mins to order. Got the Fresh Rolls, Gyoza, French Fries for our appetizers, an Oxtail Pho soup, a Combination Pho and a Grilled Chicken Vermicelli Noodle bowl. For our drinks, got a Thai Iced Tea and a Diet Coke. Took about 20 minutes until we got our Gyoza and Fries. Then another 5 mins before we received the Oxtail soup. Still no Fresh Rolls.... Another 5 minutes pass and we get the other Pho soup and Vermicelli Noodle bowl. Then we finally got the fresh rolls in the middle of eating our entrees. Ratings out of 5 Stars: Service was hecka slow - 2 Food quality - 3 Gyoza and Fries - 4 Also confusing: why call the restaurant Vietnamese and Thai when you only have 1 Thai entree on the menu??? Just having a Pad Thai dish doesn't consider you having a half Thai restaurant. Pretty misleading to the public, don't you think? Maybe if you had 4-5 dishes, it could be considered both a Vietnamese and Thai place. Not 100 Vietnamese and simply 1 Thai entree. Frickin' hilarious!!! My Grilled Chicken Vermicelli Noodle bowl was OK. I think better places are available around the area. Recommend Iyara Thai down the shopping center... read more

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New owner for a place that I used to cone to regularly. The owner is very friendly and proud of her new place. We stopped in and had dinosaur pho. Respectable bowl and we whittled it down to bones. Since it's close to work, I am sure I will be back some time. read more